From time to time, you will find that your wooden fencing panels may require a new coat of paint. First of all, make sure that you protect shrubs and plants that are nearby by either moving them or by covering with decorating cloths or tarpaulin or sheets of plastic. For…
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January Jobs in the Garden
It can be hard to motivate ourselves at this time of year but, if you are a keen gardener, then there are plenty of things that need attending to in the garden. So, when it stops raining, put on a warm coat and some sturdy boots and get some fresh…
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How do I look after my poinsettia?
In the days and weeks leading up to Christmas, present options for green-fingered friends or relatives may include growing hyacinths or spring bulbs in small glass containers. Or there is always the novelty mug, floral small trowel and fork sets or yet another pair of gardening gloves. However, if you…
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All about Hyacinths
With their pretty, sweet-smelling groups of bell shaped flowers, hyacinths come in a variety of colours including white, blue, purple, yellow and pink. They have been popular since Victorian times. Bulbs need to be planted outside in the Autumn to a depth of about 10 cms and they should be…
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Winter Flowering Pansies and Violas
Although these bedding plants have been for sale in supermarkets and garden centres for a couple of months now, the best time to plant pansies and violas is around mid-October. If you buy your plants too early you may find that they grow too much and become straggly by the…
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Recommended Garden Jobs for September
Even though September has been a very changeable month for the weather, there should still be days and opportunities to get outside into the garden. If you do not have very much time on your hands, then these are some of the chores which you should really try and tackle…